Armstrong Center for Medicine and Behavioral Health

1 Nolte Drive Kittanning, PA 16201

About Armstrong Center for Medicine and Behavioral Health

Armstrong Center for Medicine and Behavioral Health, located in Kittanning, Pennsylvania is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Armstrong Center for Medicine and Behavioral Health include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues, age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults, and accessible addiction treatment using sign language and adapted communication methods.

Latest Reviews

Emily Gaston

2 months ago on Google

I recently had bloodwork done at ACMH on Friday, March 14, consisting of six tests, all marked as STAT for immediate processing. This was my first visit to this hospital, and I was initially pleased with the smooth registration process and the ability to create a patient portal for quick access to my results. However, my experience quickly took a turn for the worse.Several hours after my lab visit, I checked the patient portal and was alarmed to find that only four of the six test results were available. Given the urgency of these labs, I immediately reached out to ACMH for clarification. After multiple messages and phone calls, I finally spoke with someone at the lab who assured me that all six tests were run but that the progesterone test had to be sent out for processing. When I asked why I wasn t informed of this delay beforehand, I was met with a rude response: "We work with your provider all the time, and he's always fine with getting progesterone a day late."This was not acceptable, as my provider needed all results the same day. Additionally, I asked about the missing LH test, and the staff member claimed she could see it but had no explanation for why it wasn t appearing in my portal. She promised that all results would be sent to my provider. At this point, I had to trust their word and messaged my provider to inform them about the progesterone delay.Unfortunately, my provider was very upset, as they did require the progesterone results the same day. By this time, it was already near the end of the business day, meaning I had no option to go elsewhere for a retest - I wouldn't have made it to a lab in time.On Monday, I checked my portal again, expecting to see both the progesterone and LH results. The progesterone had finally appeared, but my provider informed me that the LH test was still missing. I reached out to ACMH again through the patient portal, only to receive an evasive response that felt like they were trying to brush me off. Despite confirming that the LH test was missing from my patient portal and my provider had not received it, the representative kept insisting that I needed to check with my provider. I even sent a copy of my original lab order to prove that LH was supposed to be tested.At this point, I m left wondering was the LH test ever performed? Was it lost? Or was I just lied to? Either way, ACMH s lab is either incompetent or dishonest. Had they admitted the missing test during my first call, I could have had it redone the same day elsewhere. Instead, I was misled, my provider was left without crucial results, and my time was completely wasted.I sincerely hope their billing department is more competent than their lab because at this point, I wouldn t be surprised if I get charged for a test that apparently wasn t even done. If that happens, rest assured, I will be fighting the charge.If you need accurate, reliable, and timely lab results, I highly recommend going anywhere but ACMH.UPDATE: THEY NEVER RAN THE TEST!After writing this review, I finally heard back from their lab. It turns out that they never actually ran the LH test at all. And to make matters worse? They can t run it now because they only keep blood samples for two days. Had they been honest during my first call, this could have been fixed immediately. Instead, they rushed to get me off the phone and cost me valuable time.I have repeatedly requested that the cost of all of these tests be removed from my account, as their incompetence has now directly impacted my IVF treatment a process I have already spent thousands of dollars on. The fact that a simple test was mishandled this badly is completely unacceptable.I FLAT OUT REFUSE TO GIVE THIS SAD EXCUSE OF A HEALTH SYSTEM ANY OF MY MONEY.If you value your health, your time, and your money, do not trust ACMH with your lab work. Their lack of accountability and blatant disregard for patient care is astonishing. I will never return.

Kaitlyn Pierce

2 months ago on Google

Worst hospital, I pray no one else ever has to go there. Not only was I quite literally butchered during my sons birth there: it doesn t matter who I speak to or how many time I call to get receipts for payments that ARMSTRONG BILLED ME, They have virtually no info or knowledge on WHAT I was billed for or anyway to look it up apparently. I just needed these receipts for my FSA and it has been impossible. Avoid this hospital like the plague, even if you have the plague.

Tyler Mcentire

3 months ago on Google

Not even worth one star should b negative staff are horrible people in the cafeteria are worthless and don't care

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5.3 / 10

Accepted Insurance

Armstrong Center for Medicine and Behavioral Health works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Staff

Nichole Geraci

President & CEO

Dr. Sarun Suwan

Chief Medical Officer

Matt Kociola

VP of Finance

Anne Remaley

VP of Human Resources

Jeff Lasko

Executive Director of Clinical Services

Dana Mikos

Executive Director of Nursing

Rachel Verdi

Executive Director of Risk & Quality Management

Contact Information

(724) 543-8438

Website

1 Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201

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Reviews of Armstrong Center for Medicine and Behavioral Health

2.6/5 (100 reviews)

Google Reviews

2.6 (100 reviews)

Holly Weiland

2 weeks ago

I went on Memorial Day. I was there much of the day with no answers. The department wasn't overly busy at all; a steady flow. They sent me home around 9:00. They found nothing, gave me some meds, and told us everything was fine. When we got home, the hospital had called me. They proceeded to tell me that they had wrongly discharged me and that there was something more on the original scan. So I went back; I was there for an hour, and during that visit, I was the only time I actually spoke with a doctor. I had both of my arm IVs blown up, with the explanation that it would be fine and my body would absorb the fluid. Well, here I am, day four, and my right arm is still holding fluid. I won't say I'd never go here again. If you need labs or tests in a non-emergency situation, you should be fine.

Joseph Gilmore

1 month ago

Rooms are clean, staff is always nice and friendly, but the time it takes to be seen is alittle unexceptable. (Even when they aren't that busy) there has been many of times it has taken almost an hour of sitting in a room before we are even seen. It is alittle unruley when your waiting to be seen and the staff is just standing around so it seems

2 months ago

I recently had bloodwork done at ACMH on Friday, March 14, consisting of six tests, all marked as STAT for immediate processing. This was my first visit to this hospital, and I was initially pleased with the smooth registration process and the ability to create a patient portal for quick access to my results. However, my experience quickly took a turn for the worse. Several hours after my lab visit, I checked the patient portal and was alarmed to find that only four of the six test results were available. Given the urgency of these labs, I immediately reached out to ACMH for clarification. After multiple messages and phone calls, I finally spoke with someone at the lab who assured me that all six tests were run but that the progesterone test had to be sent out for processing. When I asked why I wasn’t informed of this delay beforehand, I was met with a rude response: "We work with your provider all the time, and he's always fine with getting progesterone a day late." This was not acceptable, as my provider needed all results the same day. Additionally, I asked about the missing LH test, and the staff member claimed she could see it but had no explanation for why it wasn’t appearing in my portal. She promised that all results would be sent to my provider. At this point, I had to trust their word and messaged my provider to inform them about the progesterone delay. Unfortunately, my provider was very upset, as they did require the progesterone results the same day. By this time, it was already near the end of the business day, meaning I had no option to go elsewhere for a retest - I wouldn't have made it to a lab in time. On Monday, I checked my portal again, expecting to see both the progesterone and LH results. The progesterone had finally appeared, but my provider informed me that the LH test was still missing. I reached out to ACMH again through the patient portal, only to receive an evasive response that felt like they were trying to brush me off. Despite confirming that the LH test was missing from my patient portal and my provider had not received it, the representative kept insisting that I needed to check with my provider. I even sent a copy of my original lab order to prove that LH was supposed to be tested. At this point, I’m left wondering—was the LH test ever performed? Was it lost? Or was I just lied to? Either way, ACMH’s lab is either incompetent or dishonest. Had they admitted the missing test during my first call, I could have had it redone the same day elsewhere. Instead, I was misled, my provider was left without crucial results, and my time was completely wasted. I sincerely hope their billing department is more competent than their lab because at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if I get charged for a test that apparently wasn’t even done. If that happens, rest assured, I will be fighting the charge. If you need accurate, reliable, and timely lab results, I highly recommend going anywhere but ACMH. UPDATE: THEY NEVER RAN THE TEST! After writing this review, I finally heard back from their lab. It turns out that they never actually ran the LH test at all. And to make matters worse? They can’t run it now because they only keep blood samples for two days. Had they been honest during my first call, this could have been fixed immediately. Instead, they rushed to get me off the phone and cost me valuable time. I have repeatedly requested that the cost of all of these tests be removed from my account, as their incompetence has now directly impacted my IVF treatment—a process I have already spent thousands of dollars on. The fact that a simple test was mishandled this badly is completely unacceptable. I FLAT OUT REFUSE TO GIVE THIS SAD EXCUSE OF A HEALTH SYSTEM ANY OF MY MONEY. If you value your health, your time, and your money, do not trust ACMH with your lab work. Their lack of accountability and blatant disregard for patient care is astonishing. I will never return.

3 months ago

Worst hospital, I pray no one else ever has to go there. Not only was I quite literally butchered during my sons birth there: it doesn’t matter who I speak to or how many time I call to get receipts for payments that ARMSTRONG BILLED ME, They have virtually no info or knowledge on WHAT I was billed for or anyway to look it up apparently. I just needed these receipts for my FSA and it has been impossible. Avoid this hospital like the plague, even if you have the plague.

Mike Mitchell

The worst ER I've ever been to in my life. So ghetto. Workers are ignorant jerks.

Kevin Kammerdiener

Some of these doctors there I don't know how they got there damn license to be a medical Dr. My mother went in for a test where they put a scope/camera down your throat to look for what's causing trouble with you. When the (don't know how to spell the word) medicine wore off that they put you out for procedures . Her blood pressure was sky high. They were going to release her but my sister refused to let her come home with blood pressure way up. So they kept her overnight then released her the next day. Approximately 2 weeks later when one of the nurses that comes to your home to check up on your well being said about her having a mild heart attack while she was in there she was in there she was in dumbfounded. They never even told her she had one but still released her... Mind you she's 90 years old and yes my sister was with her most of her stay including the procedure she had done & was kept up to date on her health except the mild heart attack. One day when I was there I mentioned about always! Seeing a new doctor every time there & ask why they seem to be a new one every time. They told me they have a hard time keeping them but didn't want to mention why. Makers you wonder????? Didn't even want to give one star. Some of the doctors there are good though, far & very few though.

carol bellon

Horrible! Went there for a broken ankle. ER visit,and it needed surgery. Unable to find a surgeon they wanted to send me home till they found one! After arguing I spent the night in the ER. (They had no beds) surgery was the next day. They sent me home two days after with a walker that is too high on the lowest setting, with prescription to give myself a shot in my stomach and to stop a blood pressure med of mine while using the shot.(they never showed me how to even do the shot)Anxiety listed on my discharge papers. Prescription was not sent to the pharmacy till the next day. My stay was horrible from most of the floor workers except a few. After going through the other ankle break a few years at another hospital. No comparason.Communication is non existing there. I could continue however I'm thankful I'm home. Very tempted to file a complaint with someone.

Melinda Hans

LABOR AND DELIVERY I had an emergency c-section with doctor Jeffery Davis. He was absolutely wonderful and laid back. He made me feel extremely comfortable in a tense situation. The staff in the maternity unit gave me the very best treatment and were among the kindest humans I've ever met. I appreciate the quick actions, advice, and overall help they gave me. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend choosing this facility to deliver your baby! EDIT TO ADD: Four months after delivery, I found out Doctor David left placenta inside me and I had to get yet another surgery to have it removed. Just be cautious.

President Yaros

4 months ago

Horrible worse hospital in Pennsylvania That I'm aware of every time I go it's at least a 4 hour ordeal.... And most of time wrong.. Friendly staff but all around never heard anything good...yet... And after reading reviews 4 out of 10 We're happy.....

Skylar

5 months ago

I was admitted through a 201 from IRMC, that experience with them alone was something else but that’s nothing that ACMH did or could’ve fixed. This transpired from concerning behavior observed by my fiancé that could very well have ended in a suicide but they took me to IRMC. I am transported from IRMC to ACMH and directly admitted to the adult psych ward floor as I know it to be. I get shown to my room which has a name tag of my deadname in large letters (I am transgender). Sitting down for I’d say 5 minutes on my bed snuggling the only comfort item I had besides my engagement ring, my teddy bear, and I have who I assume to be the floor manager, an intake person, two guys with latex gloves, and an armed security guard all in the hallway effectively blocking my doorway. The floor manager as I’ll call her demanded they take my bear (Camper is his name, I’ve had him on two other psych units over the last ten years with no problems) willingly or “we have people who can assist in that” gesturing to the armed guard and two guys in gloves. I repeatedly said no because… let’s be real it’s a teddy bear. The floor manager got a stronger attitude the longer it went on, even at one point saying something to the effect of “come on, we’ve been going on for 10 minutes?” and the armed guard was stepping closer effectively blocking me in my room. There was one point I locked eye contact and told him with some vulgarity that he can take a step back. Through all of this I was told that it’s just hospital policy, which was clearly written by someone who never has attempted their own life, known anyone who has, or even visited a proper ward floor. I eventually had to give in because I was just so over the day at large and specifically that experience. I ended up calling my fiancé with the hospital phone, explaining the above and we agreed that filing a 72 hour notice, getting discharged, and finding another facility was the proper move. During the next day while we waited for the doctor to talk to me, I wasn’t given any article of my own clothing and was left to wear the paper clothes that IRMC had me change in to. The staff cited, again, policy that the doctor had to talk to me. Lunch and dinner were served and, don’t get me wrong I didn’t expect much out of hospital food but, the portions were insanely small. They allowed one caffeinated beverage during breakfast and lunch and no caffeine during dinner. Overall most of the staff and nurses made me feel like an inconvenience rather than someone who needs and can receive proper help. I ended up talking to Michael, the psychiatrist, and we determined that discharging and finding another facility was the right move. Michael was one of the best doctors, even in our shorter conversation, that I’ve ever had experience with. Nurse Lisa and Aide Evan were spectacular through my short stay. If I needed something they could provide they gladly helped me and if it was something they couldn’t do they thoroughly explained why they couldn’t. All three of those mentioned here truly went above and beyond. Even with those commendations I still can not urge you enough to stay away from this facility if you need mental health care. Absolutely atrocious facility and most staff in that regard, through and through.

Isaiah Fisher

This place is horrible we waiting in waiting room for 3 hours for my son and asked a simple question how much longer and got attitude and ignorance & I got hung up on also!!!!!

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